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If you have an upcoming divorce or custody hearing, how you behave matters. Poor behavior could harm your chances of getting your desired outcome. A judge is typically meeting you for the first time in a hearing. Theirs is not exactly a customer service role, but thinking of it as one can help. What impression do you want to make?…
“Dear Santa. For Christmas, I would like Mommy and Daddy to stop fighting and get back together again.” This kind of wish can be heart-rending for a parent. Unfortunately, if you are in the middle of a divorce, your child will not go their wish. Well, not all of it. The first Christmas after you decide to divorce will be…
Going through a divorce means that you have to divide up all the assets that you accumulated during the marriage. There are many things that are included in this, such as the house, vehicles, investment accounts and retirement accounts. Splitting most of these up doesn’t require anything special. Dividing the retirement accounts might mean that you need a qualified domestic…
Children who have been accustomed to living with both parents might be shocked when they find out that they’re going to have to live between two homes because their parents are divorcing. That major upheaval can make life more difficult for them, but it’s something that you can help them with. It’s important to note that children who have both…
The social views regarding gender roles have changed dramatically over the decades — especially when it comes to childcare. Back in the 1970s, when a couple divorced, it was just considered “normal” for the mother to have primary custody of the children. Fathers mostly got weekends and alternate holidays. Over time, however, more than 50 studies have shown that children…
When you think about getting a divorce, you probably envision spending a lot of time in a Michigan court, constantly battling your spouse. Just the thought of everything required to end a marriage traditionally is enough to make people reconsider, at least for a while. Delaying a divorce because it is hard will only worsen the situation in most scenarios.…
The longer your marriage has lasted, the more things you and your spouse have likely accumulated. It’s never easy parting ways with what you have, but it’s necessary when your marriage comes to an end. You must also divide any marital debts that you have. These property division discussions are negotiable, but it helps to better understand your rights and…
Your romance with your child’s mother had faded before the baby was even born — but you’ve remained cordial or friendly with each other. You both believe having a father in a child’s life is important. So why haven’t you formally established paternity? It may not have seemed important at the time (or now), but the lack of any formal…
When you separate from the parent of your child, you need to determine custody arrangements. Understanding a few things before you start can help smooth the process. Michigan recognizes legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody gives you the authority to make decisions for your child. Physical custody is about spending time with them. As parents, you can reach a…